KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,488 km
5,896 miles
XRR
Ross River
Canada
Distance
9,488 km
5,896 mi / 5,123 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM XRR
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Ross River Airport
IATA Code KTM XRR
ICAO Code VNKT CYDM
City Kathmandu Ross River
Country Nepal Canada
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Whitehorse
Elevation 4,390 ft 2,314 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 61.970000, -132.420000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Ross River (XRR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Ross River Airport (XRR) in Ross River, Canada is 9,488 kilometers (5,896 miles / 5,123 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Nepal with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:11 in Kathmandu, it's 21:26 in Ross River. With a 12.75-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,076 feet between the two airports. Ross River Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Ross River (XRR) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 327° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Ross River Airport (XRR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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